polte — meaning in English

English meaning

• burn noun An injury to skin or tissue caused by heat, fire, chemicals, or radiation.
• burning adjective On fire, or so hot it seems to be on fire.
• curl noun A spiral or ring-shaped lock of hair.
• flame noun The visible, glowing part of a fire.

Senses

polte is used for these senses in English:

• burn A sensation resembling such an injury.
• burn Physical sensation in the muscles following strenuous exercise, caused by build-up of lactic acid.
• burning A fiery pain.
• curl (agriculture, phytopathology, uncountable) Any of various diseases of plants causing the leaves or shoots to curl up; often specifically the potato curl.
• flame Burning zeal, passion, imagination, excitement, or anger.

burn — full definition

1. noun An injury to skin or tissue caused by heat, fire, chemicals, or radiation.
2. noun A sharp, cutting insult, especially one delivered wittily.
3. verb To be damaged, destroyed, or consumed by fire.
4. verb To injure with heat, fire, or a caustic substance.
5. verb To copy data onto a CD, DVD, or similar disc.

burning — full definition

1. adjective On fire, or so hot it seems to be on fire.
2. adjective Intensely felt; urgent or pressing.
3. noun The act or process of something being consumed by fire.

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